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Veterans Joseph Hood and Charles Jenkins pose in the reception room at the Marlor House. BAILEY BALLARD/Staff
GWVH, Allied Arts partner to connect communities
The Lake Oconee Quilters Guild also displayed Quilts of Valor to go alongside veterans’ artwork. BAILEY BALLARD/Staff
GWVH Activities Team Member Katie Sanford poses in front a Quilt of Valor with GWVH Activities Director Michelle Flood. BAILEY BALLARD/Staff
One of the veterans sat with two attendees of the exhibit and told them about how Milledgeville was when he was younger. BAILEY BALLARD/Staff
GWVH, Allied Arts partner to connect communities
The “Thank You for Your Service” exhibit features artwork from the Georgia War Veterans Home’s art therapy class. The artwork displayed is from numerous years and depicts everything from colorful creations and scenery to artwork made from beads. CONTRIBUTED
Allied Arts hosted the “Thank You for Your Service” opening reception July 11 to honor the veteran artists from the Georgia War Veterans Home (GWVH).“We are always proud to host this annual event to honor our local veterans and their creative efforts,” said Kristen Allen, program coordinator at Allied Arts. “We are happy to connect the community to our veterans and give them a ...
